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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
THE SIN OF GREAT CITIES.

Yes, and it appears of small ones too. It would appear that as civilization extends there are carried in it's train certain social crimes if not unknown to, at least not practiced to open scandal in limited com munities or in scenes of rural innocence. But Vice is aggressive; we are told by the poet that it is monster of hideous mien- that Ito be hated it needs but to be seen," but that as familiar grows it's face" we come to pity and tolerate, or words to that effect. No, we don't want to see in order to be convinced of the hideousness; and certainly we are in no mood to pity or tol- crate as far as our own good city is con- cerned. We hold some statements in res ervation just now; another day we shall be perhaps more explicit in respect to mored doings within our borders.
 Here is a suggestive item illustrative of the evils we write of: "We read that Louisa Endee, the young girl who was outraged in a house of assignation few. miles from New Britain, some weeks ago, and who lost her reason as consequence, is now ma niac in the Middletown Asylum. How many cases of like character, with causes unreported, are to be found in our public institutions; how many ruined lives have found end In the suicides grave, and how many dissolute men still live unmindful of their victims fall and holding high heads before the community?
 We must help in the guardianship of public morals and save our city and town ship from the blot and blight of immoral dens within our area The aid of author ity is invited. The City Fathers, and all powers acting under their orders and con trol, should take the matter in, hand. It is foul matter to deal with, but we must sometimes attain the purest ends by the most unpleasant of means. If, as reported, there be such haunts in our midst at pres ent, we call upon the police for immediate steps to suppression; if the evil be but ap- preaching us from other places we ask for interposing action to prevent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
LIGHT AND AIRY.

Her One Request. Priscilla Jane Matilda Jones Walked in the avenoo, She wore a Scottish shaggy dog, And costume of dark blue. Up to her stepped Q burgaleer, Skin Larry was his name, Fork over them ere rings" says he, ''For that's my little game" Priscilla trembled OCT with fear; The man he smelt of grog; "Oh, take,'' she said, ''my purse and all. But spare, oh, spare my dog"
 New York Morning Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Would Give Her Confidence.

Mrs. Menage-Now thas you are so soon to be married and go to housekeeping, France line, would suggest that you go into the kitchen for few hours every day.
 Franceline-Why, mamma, am sure that Charley never asked me to be his wife to get his dinner.
 Mrs. M.-But, my dear, to know the names of things in kitchen will give you so much confidence in your ability to scold your ser wants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
DEMOCRATIC DUTY.

Constituted and sustained as political parties are in the Nation, the adherents respectively cannot afford to play fast and loose with professed principles, unless in- deed that occurs, which is impossible in Democratic idea, namely, the conscientious Adeparture' of honest Republicans to take
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Cause and Effect.

First Omaha Youth-Whats the matter; got day offs
 Second Omaha Youth-No; I've resigned. "What for?'
 "Nearly worked to death. The store was always crammed full of customers, and it just kept me on the jump all day. Couldn't stand it."
 But what are you going to do nows'
 "I shall try to get place in some store that don't advertise "-Omaha World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Glorious Possibilities Ahead.

De Lesseps we are still working on the Panama canal and have got hopes. By the way, you have the advantage of me.
 American Tourist-My name is Keely.
 "Ah? The Keely who is inventing a new motorg"
 ''The same"
 ''How fortunate we have met. When my canal is completed will use your motors to run our towbOatS. ."-Omaha World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Never Had Been There.

Brown - Where have you been lately, Robinsona I haven't seen you for two months.
 Robinson (carelessly)-Oh, off on a little trip-London and Paris and that sort of thing, you know. Paris is fine place, Brown. Have you ever been therea
 Brown-No; I've been in Louisville and Lexington and Paducah, but was never in Paris.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08

WHO will say that it was not time to re- lieve the plethora of the Public Treasury? Just think of it. One hundred and forty millions of surplus. The President indi- cated an almost incredible sum; and Secre- tary Fairchild's report will astonish even those who were prepared for large exhib- it. He says: "After the question of an nual surplus revenues is diposed of, there still remains the surplus money which is in the Treasury, to be disposed of. This sur plus amounted on the 1st day of Decem- Der to $55, ,258, 701. .19, and will probably amount to abouc $40, 900, 900 on the 3Oth day of June next" The Star we'll says: ''To allow the surplus to continue to grow during the next fiscal year would be the height of madness in financial administra- tion. Panic and collapse would be the sure result
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Force of Habit.

FOfC0 Of HaD1Ce Silenced the din of the busy day, Only the night winds signing Fell on the ear of the comrade near The street car driver dying. Slowly the eyes of the dying man Parted-he gasped, he started The comrade bent with ear intent Ger the lips that speech had parted. An angel had beczoned the dying man Down by the stream so shady, And this was the word that comrade heard, ''The other crossing, lady"
 Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
N. H. < H. Railroad Time Table,

Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: New York-5.ao. sas. 1o54 a. m.: e.xa. zs1 n. m. Sunday, AIS D. m
 heturn ,, $, m; l, 4 5.35 m. New Hayen-5.3o, se6 1o5s a. m.; 24a. 7.H pm, Return, f.l5, s-s2 a. m.. 23o, 5.xs, zoo D. In Bridgeport-5.3o, s-e6. Io.54 a. m; ass. 7.sl: Sum- day, {. 15 D. m.
 Return 7.15, 9.56 a. m. e.sI, 546, 7.1 D. m.. Sunday, 7-50 a. m. Sunday, AIS p. m Return, 7.a, Io.S3 m-; sos, 6.e5, SIS D. m; Sunday, S6 .. m. "atertown.650, s.53. 1-e2 a. m.; 4Io 6.ls 7s5 D. m: saturday, BIS D. m.
 Return 6.30. 1.55 10 IS a. m: so7 sao sa D. m- Saturday. 800 p. m. Thomaston-s4s, 1l.l7 a. m.; a.57. 7.Io D. m; Sun day, 910 a. m-
 Return, T.5s. Io.s7 a. m.; 2.Is, ss7 D. m.: Sunday, 3.5o p. m. Torington-S4S, .I7 a. m: a57 7lo m m sun- day, 9.10 a. m Return. +7.3a 1oo4 a. m: 46 sas n m- Sunday, 3-6 p. m Winsted.s4s Il-I7 B. m; as7. 7.io p. m.: Sunday e.l0 a. m-
 Return, 5.Ia a4o a. m: 1.so C. 10 D. m; Sun day, 800 p. m Freight trains with passenger accommodation. O. N. SHEPARD, General supt.
 CT. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass Ageu..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08

WHEN the Corn Laws in Great Britain were repealed-when Free Trade became a fixed fact-and when the people were ena- bled at prices within their means to pro- vide food for their families, there were all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08

THERE is strong indignation-which may develop into something more than words at the removal of the Lord Mayor of Dub lin from the Dublin prison, where he was near to family and friends, to the dreary jail of Tullamore in the Kings County. where his only contact will be with brutal magistrates-and keepers who reflect in word and in action the brutality of their masters. Everyone has heard of T. D. Sullivan, the poet, patriot, orator and ed itor; his song, s'God Save Ireland" is a household melody in every Irish home at both eides the Atlantic; and with what bit ter emphasis must the distinguished pris- oner utter his own words as he contem plates the state to which Ireland is being driven or reduced by Balfour's British pol icy. An, yes; the emphasis may be bitter, but there will be the accompanying trust in Gods mercy-the compensating hope of His salvation of the old land.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Bridget's Philosophy.

Bridget-Enjoy slape, is its How could l, I'd like yez to tell me. The mint lay down Pm aslape, an the mint I'm awake I have to git up Where's the time for enjoyin' it to come ina-Philadelphia Call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Fortunate Escape of Two Hearts.

Fortunate Escape of Two Hearts.
 Some people were talking about young married couple who recently solved the prob lem of unhappiness by a divorce. "How for 'tunate that they married, l" remarked an eld club cynic.
 How SOB" replied lady,
 'Why, if they had not and had married separately they might have made four peo- ple unhappy instead of two. o."-Philadelphia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
A Sweet Picture,

In these December nights true love is born, Conceive sweeter Nicture if you can; Fair Chloe at the firesade pops the corn And Stephen pops the question, like Q man.
 Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Halcyon Days.

When softly fall the feathery flakes
 And hide the withered grasses, The time has come for buckwheat cakes And New Orleans molasses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
A Vivid Description.

The woman was old, decrepit and gray,
 As she trudged through the snow and the sleet So wore on her face sad, sad smile
 And her shoes were filled with feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Friendly Amenities.

Miss Clara-I think young MT. Waldo is so original, and so pleasant, too. He paid mo some very pretty compliments.
 Miss Ethel-Did he, indeeds Why, he must be originaL-New York Sum-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Truth in a Nut Shell.

All heirs are interesting, but the most in- teresting is the million heir.-New Haven News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
An Unusual Occasion.

Omaha Wife-What under the sun are you doings
 Husband-Trying to tic this string around my finger
 'sWhy, I did not ask you to do any errand."
 'No This string is to remind me that have nothing to remember today. Omaha World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
WATERBURY FIRE ALARI.
LOCATION or BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOXES. 6-Exchange Place. HEEast Main Street and wolcott Rosd is-Cor- Cherry and Ezst Main 3-Iron Bridge. West Main sa-waterbury Bras Co. oprivzte) 5-corner Johnson and wstervIle 3-corner Prospect and Grove H-Junc North Main. Grove and North Elm. 1Vor Washington and South Main sEWaterbury Buckle Co. Cprivate) o-benedict & Burnham Co. Sprivatel a-waterbury Watch Go Crriyatel 3s-Cor. Grand and South Main. 3is-Comer Meadow and Bank. s14-Comer Meadow and Cedar. ss1-Plume & Atwood Go fprivafe) sss-Holmes. Booth & Haydens Cprivate) as4-No. {, Engine House 4s-Corner Union and Franklin Ss-Scovill Mfg. Co. lprivate) 4s-Corner Clay and MIL 46-No. Engine House. 4I-Corner Dublin and Doolittle Alley S-Waterbury Manufacturing Company. prir. E-Corner of Doolittle Alley and Dublin st
 ECorner Willow. and West Main Sss-Corner simon and Burnham Sts.
 Policemen have keys
 INSTRUCTIONS To KEY HOLDERS. To give an alarm, open the door. pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small bell m the box IS striking, that indicates an alsrm has already been given. --- =. Be particular to remain at the box until the sr- r1yal or an officer of the Fire Department who will release the key, or if circumstapces win moi permit remaining, then the proper oficer will re- turn the Key to the holder as soon as convenient fire - S VA oies' MO Key Holders upon changing then locations win please leave word with the Chief Engineer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
A Kind They Didn't Have.

"You have all kinds of rings, I supposes" observed McCorkle to jeweler.
 "Yes, sir" was the reply. "What kind shall show you-diamond, ruby, amethyst2" ''No; you may let me examine good well kin ring, please Philadelphia Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
The Theatre Hat.

The season dramatic returns to engage Our minds with it's joys and all that, And likewise is with us, to shut out the stage The girl with the four story hat.
 Boston Budget.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Modern Fiction.

Modern Fiction. Western Author tin New York)-Yes, the scene of my new society novel is laid in Bos- ton, and have come on to take a few notes so as to give it a proper local coloring, you know
 Eastern Author-I don't see how you find time to make such journey. have never been out of New York. ssNot even for summer vacations" Mot day; too busy. I write under con- tract"
 ''Well, well! What are you writing?" s'Indian stories "-Omaha World.
 Out of Place. Oh, man may gain deathless renown, And all fame that the world can give, But if caught in womans dry goods crowd He feels too mean to live. Yankee Blade.
 Evidently Q Crank. Young Man (getting off street carl Here is my fare, conductor; you forgot to ask me for it." Z Passenger-Wh is that young man who just got off, conductora Conductor-I never saw him before some crank, guess It takes all sorts of people, zir, to make up the world.-The Epoch.
 Story and Moral.
 Man, ass,
 Smells gas,
 Strikes match,
 Happy dispatch. -Tid B.t4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Ont of Place.

Oh, man may gain deathless renown,
 And all fame that the world can give, But if caught in a woman's dry goods crowd He feels too mean to live. Yankee Blade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08

Story and Moral. Man, ass,
 Smells gas, Strikes match, Happy dispatch. -Tid B.t4
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. - The
fisherman Invinciblesn in semi-annual
meeting, elected the following officers
for the ensuing six months.
President-Grant Darby.
Vice President--C. A. Miller.
Secretary-David McIlhenny.
Asst. Secretary--C, G. Pitzsr.
Treasurer. VIM. DeGrangs.
Sargea .t-at-Arms--t3. ). Darby.
Asst Sarg't-at. Arms l.. III. Stsubly.
Financial Secretary-A. ID. Darby.
Librarian--F. 5. Gettle.
Reader and Prosecuting Attorney
U. ). Grant Ptzer
The meeting was largely attended
aud much interest manifested over the
election. The newly elected President
is pushing, active young gentleman,
from whom aggressive work may be ex
pected. Next Tuesday night was set
apart to be devoted TO short addresses
on the death and character of Senator
John A. Logan. Republicans are all
cordially invited To be present.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08
Wanted "a girl to do household work
in small family. Apply at this Office.

Wanted. "a girl to do household work
in small family. Apply at this Office.
-MartinSburg Independent,
Now, brother Pitzer, this isn't leap
year, and you cannot expect the girl
TO come to your Office and make
application. Go and see her yourself,
and ask her straightout, and be done
with it.-Spirit Of Jefferson.
Ahem Your advice is excellent,
Brother Haines but we flee from a
breach.of- promise suit as we do from
the devil. The last sentence came too
late. We have been there. The fat
has already exploded. Years may
change our opinion of youradyice then
will we rise up in our wrath and crush
you.
THE city ordinances forbid the
throwing of ashes in the streets. Few
people read the law, or few respect it.
Why pass ordinances, if they are not to
be enforced?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

MR.. JOHN AIKEN, SR., met with a
singular accident a few days since.
He was standing on a box, sailing
meat in hogshead, when the box slip
ped from under him and he fell with
great force upon the edge of the hogs
head He was rendered unable to call
for help and when found some time
afterwards was lying on the cellar floor
in an unconscious condition. He has
not been able to leave his room since the
accident but IS gradually improving.-
Gerardsto,on Times.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

GOSPEL SERVICES IN THE CENTRAL
OPERA housekeeping for the bless
ings of the Holy Ghost. The ministers
Association of this city desire to CON
tinue the union services of this week
of prayer, by holding a gospel service
each evening during the coming week,
in the Central Opera Building on
Martin St., beginning Monday evening,
the 10th at 7:20 O'Clock. There will be
the public prdaching of the word by
the several ministers Of the city. The
choirs of the different churches are
requested TO practice together and to
lead the singing. The gospel hymns
(combined.) will be used. All who
have copies are desired to bring them.
These books can be gotten no doubt at
or through our book stores. A collec-
tion will be taken up each uight TO
meet the expenses of the hall, and All in
excess of this, will be TURNED over 20
the use of the Y. NJ. g. Association.
There will also be union IrAyrT meet
ing, daily at 2 o'clock, p. ~. in The Isc-
ture room of the Lutheran church.
The ministers Of the Association desire
furthermore To lay before 0nr business
men, their requt st, that so far as they
can consistently do so, they would close
their places of business at z O'Clock ia
the evening during the week, in order
that they and their clerks and employees
may be able 10 attend these meetings.
We extend a fervent and most cordial
invitation to every one to come and
feel welcome. Rev. % II.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

A NEEDLE IN HER LUNGS "A lit
tie daughter of Mr.. Bost, the gentle
man who was so seriously MANNED by
being run over by The cars. short time
ago, ran needle into her breast last
Tuesday. The little one had the needle
in her dress, and falling on the floor,
ran it into her breast Medical assist
ance was hastily summoned, but the
little steel could not be extracted. In
three hours it had changed its location
some three inches. There is no certain
ty of the result, but the needle will no
doubt work its way through the skin.
Mr. Bosts family has indeed been one
of sore affection.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

The large warehouse OF q l. Barn
hart at Duffields. with it's contents OF
farming machinery WAS burned on
Monday night of last week. A spark
from passing locomotive did the busi-
ness. The building was insured by
Washington & Alexander for ST 000-
two-thirds the value. The contents
uninsured and worth several hundred
dollars. Two hundred bushels OF wheat
belonging to Capt. j. s. Melvin destroy
ed --Efee Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

THE Baltimore San almanac for 1887
is a jewel, and its gratis distribution to
patrons is appreciated. 1t contains one
hundred pages of choice statistics and
interesting notes, among which are
found Household Receipts, Postal In
formation. Base Ball Record for 1856,
Immigration Statistics, Government of
the United States, Events of 1886, Cal
endar for 1887, and numerous newsy
items. The San always let's it's light
shine, and blessed are they who bask in
its rays.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08
Personal.

Miss Carrie Pearl, OF Baltimore. is
visiting her father.
Charlie Kantner has returned from a
weeks visit to Baltimore.
Mrs. j. w. Piizer is visiting her
daughter Mrs. IL. I. Pitcher, in Balti-
more.
Kisses Lorena Flick aud Belle Stew
art have returned 70 Wilson q Seminary,
Chambersburg, Pa.
Misses Nellie and Katie Duvall and
Miss Jennie Russler are visiting Mrs.
ID. 5. Hughes, Of Charlestown.
Mr.. Joe Kearfott. of New Martins
Vile. is spending q short time with his
father He is looking real we'll.
IL. A. Riddle, Esq, of Chambershnrg,
General Passenger Agent, OF G. v.
r.. r., spent several days here the past
week.
Mr.. Alex s. Porter, of Dickinson
College, Carlisle, Pa, spent Tuesday in
this city. Heis a pleasant, inteliigen t
gentleman. a
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

WE publish the prospectus of the
Baltimore American in this issue. The
american is one of the best and news
lest newspapers in the country. Its
editorials are strong and pertinent, its
news, always fresh, its success wonder
full. In commercial matters it has
achieved deserved notoriety, and the
farmer would swear by it. No man
who makes any pretentions of being
posted on the current events of the two
hemispheres will be without it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

THE Stockholders of the Tuscarora
Manufacturing Company met at the
Chair Factory on Tuesday evening.
The meeting was well attended. 1t was
decided to elect FIVE, instead of seven
directors, and the following gentlemen
were selected. d. w. Rodrick, James
F. Thompson, DIR. s. N. Myers, II. G.
Berry and Frank Williams. Mr. d. w.
Rodrick was elected President and Mr..
j F. Thompson, Secretary. The Su-
perintendent and Business Manager
will be chosen on Monday next.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08
ALMOST A CONFERENCE.-The

ALMOST A CoNFLAGRATIoN.- Sun
day evening Mr.. Eugene Herring, was
sitting in his home, reading. Sudden
ly his little daughter exclaimed "Oh,
papa, look there! 70 Looking up, he
saw the coverings and woodwork of the
mantlepiece in a fame of fire. He
sprang forword and in attempting to
put out the FIRE, bad his hands cut and
burned severely. The fire made head
way. Mr.. Herring then caught up sew
eral buckets of water and succeeded in
extinguishing it. Presence OF mind
alone prevented a confiagration.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-01-08

WASHINGTON LODGE No. l. X. OF
P.-This lodge. the first, oldest and
strongest OF the Order in West Vir-
ginia, ia fast increasing in membership
and popularity. receiving into its ranks
some of the most worthy young men of
the city and vicinity. The officers for
the present term are
p. c.. q. @. Cutler; G. c., G. G.
VIII son " G.. G II Frankanbprry !,
Prelate. VIM. r. Cline; NJ E., VIM.
Gerhardt NJ r., W. f. Long X of
r.. aud ), ID. Darby M. A VIM
Karney G g.. b G.. Nc Dowell O..
o., A Zimmerman g. Rep. G. Ill,
Baker.